NOAO > Observing Info > Approved Programs > 2010B-0138
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PI: Jeffrey L. Coughlin, New Mexico State University, jlcough@nmsu.edu
Address: Astronomy Department, P.O. Box 30001, MSC 4500, Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001, USA
CoI: Thomas E. Harrison, New Mexico State University
CoI: Mercedes Lopez-Morales, Carnagie Instituition of Washington
CoI: Justin Rogers, Johns Hopkins University
CoI: Daniel Apai, Space Telescope Science Institute
Title: Near-Infrared Secondary Eclipse Measurements of Multiple Transiting Exoplanets II
Abstract:
We propose to use SQIID on the 2.1 meter at KPNO to observe the
secondary eclipse of multiple transiting exoplanets simultaneously in
the J, H, Ks bands. Observations of the secondary eclipse yield a
direct measurement of the planetary temperature, which constrain models
of exoplanetary atmospheric dynamics and composition, and planetary
evolution. Observations at multiple wavelengths critically constrain
the models, which is why SQIID is an ideal instrument for this project.
Our group has successfully detected the secondary eclipses of multiple
exoplanets from the ground over the past year, and have proven the
feasibility of the technique. We request a total of 7 nights to observe
multiple systems, and present several ranges of dates during which at
least one secondary eclipse can be observed each night.
National Optical Astronomy Observatory, 950 North Cherry Avenue, P.O. Box 26732, Tucson, Arizona 85726, Phone: (520) 318-8000, Fax: (520) 318-8360
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